Cost of living in Kenya compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kenya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling479 (Taka 374) | Taka 246 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling642 (Taka 502) | Taka 390 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling357 (Taka 279) | Taka 196 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling98 (Taka 76) | Taka 81 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling256 (Taka 200) | Taka 104 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling99 (Taka 77) | Taka 63 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling512 (Taka 400) | Taka 381 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling251 (Taka 196) | Taka 160 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling79 (Taka 61) | Taka 27 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling200 (Taka 156) | Taka 442 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,025 (Taka 801) | Taka 1,402 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling140 (Taka 109) | Taka 98 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling47 (Taka 37) | Taka 43 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 67% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kenya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling113,654 (Taka 88,747) | Taka 59,045 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling54,009 (Taka 42,172) | Taka 26,325 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling21,062 (Taka 16,446) | Taka 5,149 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling45,502 (Taka 35,530) | Taka 30,660 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling20,510 (Taka 16,015) | Taka 14,384 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling6,084 (Taka 4,751) | Taka 4,793 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,765 (Taka 4,502) | Taka 948 | + 375% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling37,638 (Taka 29,389) | Taka 35,353 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling8,851 (Taka 6,912) | Taka 15,000 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling725 (Taka 566) | Taka 433 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling200 (Taka 156) | Taka 621 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kenya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,461 (Taka 1,922) | Taka 1,987 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,452 (Taka 1,915) | Taka 2,314 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,054 (Taka 3,946) | Taka 4,295 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,592 (Taka 4,367) | Taka 4,454 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kenya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,597,110 (Taka 1,247,101) | Taka 2,306,430 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling113 (Taka 89) | Taka 86 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,630 (Taka 2,834) | Taka 1,439 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kenya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (Taka 139) | Taka 129 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 491 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,039 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling343 (Taka 268) | Taka 405 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling225 (Taka 176) | Taka 230 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling650 (Taka 508) | Taka 411 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling127 (Taka 99) | Taka 82 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling108 (Taka 84) | Taka 100 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling599 (Taka 468) | Taka 240 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kenya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,000 (Taka 1,562) | Taka 1,281 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,559 (Taka 1,217) | Taka 958 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,202 (Taka 3,281) | Taka 2,103 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling784 (Taka 612) | Taka 1,179 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (Taka 216) | Taka 284 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling253 (Taka 197) | Taka 643 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling37,703 (Taka 29,440) | Taka 35,756 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,348 (Taka 4,176) | Taka 1,420 | + 194% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling257 (Taka 201) | Taka 264 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 29, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.781
BDT
/
KES
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 949 prices entered by 292 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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